Learn To Skate

 It's the perfect time to learn how to skate! Registration is now open online for the 2025 January to March session of Learn to Skate at Dobson Arena. This program offers youth skaters ages 5 to 14 six different levels of instruction based on skating experience, starting with never-ever skaters. Classes are 45 minutes long, with 30 minutes of group instruction and 15 minutes of free skating. Rental skates are included!

Dates: Wednesdays from January 8 through March 5 (9-week session)

Times: 3:30 or 4:15 p.m. (Level 5 & 6 skaters should sign up for 4:15 p.m. slot)

Ages: 5 to 14

Location: John A. Dobson Arena

Cost: $153 for the nine-week session

Registration: www.vailrec.com/register (Category: Dobson Arena Public Activities)

Coaching Staff

The Vail Recreation District has welcomed nationally and internationally-known figure skating coaches to its staff to elevate Dobson Ice Arena's learn-to-skate programs. Tara Lane and Chari Kennedy will bring with them a broad history of coaching, show skating and competitive figure skating to the ice arena.